Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program 2026 - South Deerfield, MA

National Veterinary Associates; South Deerfield (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is launching an ER Immerse training program for veterinarians. The program emphasizes a collaborative, mentorship-driven path from trainee to ER clinician at VESH - West Springfield following completion.

You will build core emergency competencies and professional skills in a supportive team environment. The position supports development in canine/feline emergency care with options for Avian/Exotics and collaboration with internal specialists in

Qualifications

• DVM degree and active veterinary license in the United States.
• Interest in emergency medicine and ability to work 24/7 shifts.
• Willingness to train and mentor junior veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the ER Immerse training program and clinical shifts.
• Transition into ER clinician role at VESH - West Springfield after training.
• Provide high-quality patient care and client communication.

Skills

Team orientation

Reliability

Communication

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

DVM/Veterinary Degree

Job description

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) is seeking veterinarians passionate about working in emergency medicine for our 6-month training and mentorship program. We are looking for individuals who are team oriented, driven, reflective, and reliable to train with us and transition into an ER position at VESH - West Springfield,

Nestled in the beautiful Pioneer Valley and Five Colleges area of Western Massachusetts, VESH is a VECCS Level II specialty and 24-hour emergency hospital that serves Western MA, Northern CT, and Southern VT and NH. We have recently expanded and updated our 10,300 square foot facility in South Deerfield, MA, and we just opened a second location in West Springfield in October 2023.

We are a tight-knit, collegial group of medical professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest level of both patient and client care possible. Culture is important to us, and finding the right fit for our team is a high priority. In addition to our stellar ER DVMs, we have specialists in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Surgery, and Avian/ Exotics. Not to mention our highly-trained and dedicated support staff. With the recent addition of Avian/Exotics, we are able to provide support and training if this is an interest; however, we can also support canine/feline only for your ER caseload.

The Ethos ER Immerse Training Program

The ER Immerse Program will prepare veterinarians for a sustainable and satisfying career in emergency medicine. Built from the ground up to be different than traditional rotating internship programs, the ERi program has been developed around a curriculum of core competencies essential for an emergency veterinarian. In addition to providing training around clinical knowledge and skills, the program also includes a focus on client and team member communication, professional skills, and life/work integration.

The ER Immerse program utilizes a hybrid training approach incorporating simulation-based didactic components into authentic training experiences with live patients. The curriculum is designed using an evidence-based strategy identifying competencies and skills deemed essential for a successful career as an emergency clinician.

Program Duration/Commitment

• Individualized timeline: 6-month training program with options for summer, fall, or winter 2026 start
• 1-year commitment as an ER clinician at VESH - W Springfield following training

Location

• Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) - 141 Greenfield Rd., South Deerfield, MA, 01373

Program Highlights

• Alternate 3-day and 4-day clinical work-weeks with additional didactic training
• Advanced surgical and ultrasound training included
• Always work with a dedicated mentor on shifts
• Competency-based curriculum that includes asynchronous learning on Vetbloom and weekly live virtual didactic rounds
• Regular live continuing education events led by specialists and experienced emergency doctors

Work authorization in the United States is a requirement for the position. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the company, but candidates eligible for TN status may be considered.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include:

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement benefits
• paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

South Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States